Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Growth is an important and sensitive indicator of child health. Abnormal growth is a common consequence of many conditions, therefore its identification acts as a useful warning of possible pathology. Effective growth monitoring requires precise linear growth measurements; however, measurements are often inaccurate and unreliable. Measurement error influences the interpretation of growth patterns resulting in failure to identify underlying pathology or apparent g...

Hirsutism of gradual onset is most commonly caused by polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Measurement of testosterone, sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG), LH and FSH form part of the investigations. It is still a matter of debate at which level of testosterone further investigations are necessary to exclude an androgen-producing tumor.A 31-year-old woman presented with an eight-year history of hirsutism without her fertility and menstrual cycles being affected. Examinatio...